Archive - The Sit Spot

December 2024

On Saturday night, under a full moon, I flew up to Sydney.

Dec 16, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

How to write what isn't there

Often, when I sit down to write I have no idea what it is I want to say.

Dec 9, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

A long walk: or...

"Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable" Mary Oliver

Dec 3, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

November 2024

I’m writing to you from a makeshift desk in the front room.

Nov 18, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

Hope is a muscle

After days of wind, blessedly, there is no wind.

Nov 11, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

Sitters, for hours I’ve resisted writing.

Nov 4, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

October 2024

I’ve been reading about mosses.

Oct 28, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

(helpers in the garden)

Oct 21, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

Frank and I have been to our first showjumping competition.

Oct 14, 2024 •

Maggie Mackellar

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